IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Technology Platform Technician to support the activities of its newly established Spatial Omics platform. The platform provides IRB researchers with cutting-edge technologies that integrate histological techniques, spatial profiling, and advanced molecular analysis to map gene and protein expression within tissue architecture. Operating as a cross-facility platform, the Spatial Omics service aims to accelerate scientific discovery by offering high-quality sample preparation, rigorous quality control, and expert technical support.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to contribute to a service-oriented environment, bringing strong technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team.

This role represents a great opportunity for an experienced candidate to contribute from the get-go to the success of this rapidly growing area of technology, participate in the development of cutting-edge spatial workflows, and build strong collaborations with multiple scientific platforms across the institute.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and oversee FFPE and frozen tissue processing and sample preparation for spatial omics and related applications, including tissue handling, embedding, sectioning, quality control, and preparation of slides.
- Develop, optimize, validate, and perform IHC, IF, FISH, and ISH assays to support spatial omics workflows.
- Carry out histological and morphological quality control to ensure sample integrity and suitability for downstream spatial approaches.
- Coordinate with partner platforms to streamline sample transfer, workflow scheduling, and project execution.
- Provide technical support, guidance, and troubleshooting to researchers using spatial omics technologies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of sample processing, QC results, and workflow steps.
- Manage consumables, reagents, and equipment associated with spatial workflows to ensure operational readiness.
- Contribute to method optimization and implementation of new spatial technologies as they are adopted by the platform.
- Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices and support general lab organization and administrative tasks.


YOU HAVE
- Degree or technical qualification in Anatomic Pathology or a related field (such as Higher Vocational Education in Anatomic Pathology or equivalent qualification).
- Significant hands-on experience (≥3–5 years) in histology, tissue processing, or spatial omics workflows.
- Proficiency in tissue embedding, cryosectioning, paraffin sectionin and staining.
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-platform environment.
- Good IT skills (Windows/Office) and familiarity with digital documentation systems.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE
- Experience with spatial omics platforms such as 10x Visium/Xenium, Nanostring GeoMx/CosMx, Stereo-seq, or MALDI-imaging.
- Expertise in immunohistochemistry on human or animal tissues. Experience establishing, optimizing, validating, and troubleshooting antibody-based assays and staining protocols.
- Experience coordinating multi-step workflows involving multiple core facilities or research teams.
- Knowledge of image-based QC, digital pathology tools, or imaging analysis pipelines.
- Prior experience in multi-user scientific platforms or service-oriented research environments.
- Knowledge of English, with the ability to understand scientific documentation and communicate in a research environment.